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Rel S/5 or JL Audio F112
Mike, I have owned older Rels and think they're terrific subs.  Currently I am using two JL F110 subs to support my Wilson Sophia 3's.  Although I have not done a comparison, I can't imagine needing anything more.  The 110's are very quick and go ... 
Gryphon Diablo 300 vs McIntosh Mc601
Daniel, I have not heard the Gryphon stuff and I am sure it's terrific.  I have the cheap?($7,500) McIntosh C2500 and am very happy with it.  I used the internal DAC for a while until I went with an Ayre Codex.  The C2500's dac was pretty darn goo... 
Speakers on front page of Audiogon site
No question.  They are Wilson Audio Duetes.  Easily recognizable by the external crossovers at the base of the stands.  Great monitors by the way. 
Adding two JL Audio F110's to my 2 channel system
Freddy, I also have 2 JL f110's.  They put a solid floor under my Wilsons Sophia 3's.  I'd also like to go the JL crossover route as James suggests, but it's not cheap and will to wait for now.  Until then, here's your confusion; the Neutrik conne... 
BHK Sig. 250 ?
I am an owner of the amp. You can see some brief comments under the above post "My Therapy", which is currently showing in the forum (at least for today). There are also a lot of posts on the PS website, where there was extensive beta testing. Bot... 
Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?
I just received this unit 2 weeks ago. I have considered selling it but the reason has nothing to do with its attributes as an excellent DAC. My streaming device only has Toslink/optical out. Unknown to me (my own fault for not reading the specs t... 
ARC Ref3 or McIntosh C2300/2500
Vdosc, Both of these companies make great gear. To add another point of view here, I have the C2500 that I use with a Levinson 331 amp, Transparent cables throughout and Wilson Sophia 3s. Music is streamed from the NAD Bluos system. The Hybrid sys... 
Wilson speakers/to people who own them etc
Agreed. I own them, love them, but so what? 
Best Preamp for me
We have similar eclectic musical tastes. I also have a Levinson (331), Transparent cables throughout and use Wilson Sophia 3 speakers. I went with the McIntosh C2500 and am very pleased. Not only do the tubes add musicality, but the preamp has a g... 
backup cd player
I recently decommissioned my $5m CDP and have no intention of replacing it. Consider getting a CD ripper. In short order I ripped my 500 CD collection bit for bit. It's backed up and I never have to worry about it again.To start, try the Bluesound... 
Best speaker Cable matching Wilson Audio Sasha
For what it's worth, I have a pair of Sophia 3s and use Transparent for both ICs and speakers. I'm very pleased. Wilson recommends Transparent with their speakers. NAD streamed to Mac C2500 and Levinson amp. Problem is, I don't think The Cable co ... 
Blue Sound Vault vs Aria Oppo 105 Kit.
I own the Vault and a companion Node. I use the Vault to rip my CD collection , download and store hi-rez audio (HD Tracks) and distribute it all to a house system and the Bluesound Node. The Node is used for my 2 channel system (see system pics)....